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What is the group of lymph nodes in the small intestine?
The lymphatic vessels around the small intestine are called LACTEALS
What system is responsible for transporting essential nutrients throughout the body?
Circulatory system
What does the villi absorb nutrients from the small intestine to?
Most nutrients are absorbed directly into the blood but fats are taken into the lacteal (part of the lymphatic system)
How is the lymphatic system have relation with the digestive system?
the nutrients absorbed in small intestine carried by the blood. the fats and few proteins escape through the capillaries and enters into the lymph which carry these to the lumphatic system.
Which nutrient was absorbed by small intestine lymphatic vessels?
Fats and fat soluble vitamins
What does the small intestine do in a digestive system?
the small intestine is the part of the digestive system
What organ system the small intestine work with?
The small intestine is part of the gastrointestinal system
What body system is the lacteal found?
The lacteal is found in the small intestine. It serves the purpose of absorbing fats from the gut into the bloodstream.
What is collected by the lacteals?
Lacteals collect absorbed fat, fat-soluble vitamins, and other nutrients from the small intestine. These nutrients are then transported through the lymphatic system back into the bloodstream.
What are Lacteal?
A lacteal is a specialized lymph vessel that absorbs fats in the small intestine.
In the digestive system what absorbs vitamins and minerals?
The Small Intestine
Are the intestines linked to the nervous system?
no it is a part of the digestive sistem
